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Russia sends drone aircraft on surveillance missions in Syria – Reuters
Russia has started flying drone aircraft on surveillance missions in Syria, two U.S. officials said on Monday, in…
Saudi Arabia says 100,000 troops to secure this year’s hajj
Saudi Arabia has deployed 100,000 security personnel to oversee the annual Islamic hajj pilgrimage that begins on…
France’s Hollande visits Morocco after torture row
French President Francois Hollande arrived in Morocco Saturday on an official visit that takes place against a…
Israeli aircraft strike Gaza Strip
Israel carried out air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Saturday after claims that Hamas fired rockets into southern…
U.S. says Assad must go, timing down to negotiation
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has to go but the timing of…
Dubai declares three day mourning over death of ruler’s son
Dubai announced a three day mourning period after the 33-year old son of the Gulf emirate's ruler passed away, the…
Saudi-led warplanes pound Yemen’s interior ministry in Sanaa
Aircraft from a Saudi-led coalition attacked Yemen's interior ministry in the capital, Sanaa, late on Friday and…
Yemen rebels claim capture of Saudi troops, show one on TV
Shia Houthi rebels in Yemen claim to have captured several troops from Saudi Arabia, which is leading a coalition…
Saudi king seeks ‘urgent’ UN action on Al-Aqsa
Saudi King Salman has appealed to UN chief Ban Ki-moon and members of the Security Council for "urgent measures"…
Israel PM vows ‘war’ on stone-throwers after Palestinian fight back
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "war" on stone-throwers Wednesday with tougher penalties and new…